Latest Updates - Nov 2008

It has truly been a soul searching couple of last months and i have been trying to look at different forms of art that i might also be interested in . had a extremely strange August which put me down with the art drasticaly. gladly i can say that i am on my way back to finding my inspiration again and working hard to get to the point i was.

a good thing though is that i have discovered that i enjoy to paint my favourite animal the most, it actually turned out to be very popular. i will post a pic.

if you guys have any inspiring thoughts to maybe get me up again... please do send them.

Hope to post some new paintings soon>

Fine Art Nudes Painting - New work

My latest efforts with fine art nudes.

Abstract Painting - New work

Details to follow soon

Abstract Painting - Tranquil River

Tranquil River depicts the effect of a river on one's soul and mind. The tranquility and the placid blending of colours in this paintings releases a effect in your spirit of calmness and comfort.



Tranquil River
Acrylic on Canvas
50.8cm x 101.6cm
Daniele van Eck

Abstract Painting - Suppress

The easiest way in life to try and avoid your problems and fears are to keep them in yourself. Thinking that it might make you feel better. While a person is keeping all of this in there are more things in life happening that also influence you. By keeping everything bottled up in you, you are bound to explode and you have to deal with it one way or the other.



Suppress
Acrylic on canvase
76.2 cm x 101.6 cm
Daniele van Eck

Abstract Painting - Myself from outside

This painting portrays the issues of life. It contains a figure that sees it's own shadow, the same as one sees all your troubles and issues when looking at yourself. All problems and issues seems too complicated to handle whereas from a different, positive point of view it seems as simple as your usual shadow following you around.

Myself from outside
Acrylic on canvase
76.2cm x 101.6 cm
Daniele van Eck

Fine Art Nudes Painting - Perfect Physique

Perfect Physique was done in loving memory of my late father Harry William Crawford van Eck . Unfortunately he passed away before I started painting.
It consists of a male figure exploiting his torso and hand. The torso portrays the strength and durability of a man, shoulders, which he carried the burdens of his family, abdomen, the place where laughter started, arms, where he kept me safe, heart, where he believed in me and lastly the hand, with which he lead me through life, kept me with him all the way, provided me with all I needed and taught that I can be anything I want and do anything i put my mind to.


Perfect Physique
Avrylic on canvase
76.2cm x 101.6cm (30"x40")
Daniele van Eck

Abstract Collection Red/Black

The Collection consists of paintings illustrating sensitive aspects of South Africa's current state. The paintings are only done in red, black and a bit of white. Color red used gives energy to these paintings which in returns depicts happiness and liveliness where as the black conveys a morbid, deadly and fearing feeling. In contrast with the symbolism of the painting it actually portrays Chinese/Eastern contents of tradition, unity and religion.

Unity

Acrylic on Canvas
76.2cm x 76.2cm (30"x30")
Daniele van Eck











Bystanders
Acrylic on Canvas
76.2cm x 101.6cm (30"X40")
Daniele van Eck

Abstract Painting - Picturesque

Picturesque awards you with a comforting, warm and calm feeling. Colors used are balancing and inviting and almost gives the sense of looking over a landscape. I created this with the intention to convey that anything complicated can be seen in a way of simplicity through the correct mind set.




Picturesque
Mixed media on Canvas
76.2cm x 101.6cm (30"x40")
Daniele van Eck

Fine Art Nudes Painting - Tentative

Tentative brings forward a shy/reversed feeling of secrets, symbolising a self concealed feeling or even ignominy and in a way it makes you feel accountable for something. Female form depicts a soft, gentle and vulnerable mind set. Black background again adds to sensuality and brings out the beauty of a woman which in return conceals everything inside of her soul.







Tentative
Acrylic on Canvas
76.2cm x 101.6cm (30"x40")
Daniele van Eck

Abstract Painting - Precede (Set)

This Painting consists of 4 pieces bringing a broken feeling but the same time flowing. It paves away of flowing colours giving the painting a feeling of high spirits and happiness. Bringing forth emotions of everlasting friendship, love and companionship.

Precede
Acrylic on Canvas
50.8cm x 50.8cm (20"x20") x 4
Daniele van Eck

Fine art Nudes Painting - Perfection (Set)

The painting only shows where light is exposed on the female form to accentuate the form of the body. The painting consists of 3 pieces of different views emphasising the curves in the movement of the female body. This symbolises elegance and grace. Any woman of any shape has perfection in her body.

Perfection
Acrylic on Canvas
50.8 cm x 101.6 cm (20"x40")
Daniele van Eck

Fine Art Nudes Painting - Exquisite Slumber

The exquisite form of the female body gives beauty to this painting but the intensity is seen through the posture of the back and shoulders. This depicts the emotional strength of a woman through hardships of life. The rest of her body gives a feeling of calmness symbolising a woman's gentle, caring and loving nature. The black background provides depth to the painting and ensures an ultimate feeling of sensuality.

Exquisite Slumber
Acrylic on Canvas
50.8 cm x 152.4 cm (20"x60")
Daniele van Eck

Daniele van Eck Artist

Daniele van Eck, born April 1983, Johannesburg South Africa is a self-taught abstract and nude artist.

She created various forms of art since the age of 13, did pencil and charcoal drawing for more than 4 years and started focusing permanently on painting early 2006.

Daniele is currently studying art and will be starting her degree studies of visual art in 2008 to enhance her techniques and increase her knowledge.

Although she mainly uses acrylic in her paintings she does experiment with other mediums for texture and uniqueness. Various artworks have been purchased by clients from Korea, UK, Cypress, Toronto, Sweden, Greece and US.

Her main inspirations for abstract art are emotion, insights, spirituality and the power of color, whereas the nudes reflect beauty, form and the sensuality of the human body.